As I try to keep things "normal" around here- I sure make things difficult. If a picture says a thousand words, there are a million more that they are not saying. In these pictures you see what is happening in front of the camera; hay rides, apple picking, pumpkin patches, and sticker sheets! All smiles and fond memories...
Behind that camera you don't see my wearing a baby sling with a crying baby in it. You don't see me trying to get that crying baby out without dropping the camera, or the baby. You don't see me juggling the floppy baby as I try to get him out without hurting him. You don't see me give up on trying to look like I have it all together as I let the darn sling hang down between my legs for the rest of the trip because, frankly, I just ran out of hands to pick it up! I am struggling to know at what point me going to the field trips to support Ella ends up causing more stress and embarrassment for her. Oh well. I was there, and for her sake, I tried to keep smiling- "fake it, 'til you make it"!
2 comments:
You didn't mention your really thoughtful friend who relied on you to babysit for her right after the field trip episode --sorry ;( You are holding it together really well and I'm amazed at everything you are still doing. If it makes you feel better, I gave up on faking it about 3 kids ago ;)
All of your kids are lucky to have you-- you are an amazing woman.
These photos make me want to go to a berry farm too. The kids look like they are having such a great fall experience.
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